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India's sugar production likely to rise 18% in 2025-26 sugar season: ISMA
Aug-01-2025

Indian Sugar and Bio-energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) in its latest report stated that India's sugar production is likely to rise 18 per cent to 34.90 million tonnes in the 2025-26 season starting in October, with a scope for exports of 2 million tonnes. Sugar production is estimated at 26.10 million tonnes in the current 2024-25 season (October-September).

About 5 million tonnes of sugar can be diverted next season for ethanol production compared with 3.5 million tonnes in the current season. The government has allowed exports of 1 million tonnes in the current season.

ISMA has projected higher sugar output in top-producing states - Uttar Pradesh at 10.25 million tonnes, Maharashtra at 13.26 million tonnes, and Karnataka at 6.61 million tonnes for the 2025-26 season. Besides, sugarcane production is estimated to increase to 13.26 million tonnes as against 9.33 million tonnes on likely better yields and increased acerage due to good monsoon.

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